Historic surrender in Chhattisgarh: 208 Maoists lay down arms, embrace new life

IANS | October 17, 2025 12:52 PM

Jagdalpur, Oct 17 (IANS) In a landmark event signalling a severe setback to the insurgency in Chhattisgarh, 208 Naxalites from the remote Maad region formally surrendered on Friday before Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, who virtually participated in the programme at the Reserve Police Lines in Jagdalpur, Bastar district.

Bangladesh's military under siege: Islamist purge alarms entire region

Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury | October 16, 2025 8:08 PM

Dhaka: Bangladesh is facing an unprecedented constitutional and security crisis. The interim regime led by Muhammad Yunus is now being accused of orchestrating a systematic purge of the armed forces as part of a broader Islamist-jihadist agenda. Warranted arrests against senior officers, political targetting of military leadership, and open attempts to shift power into the hands of religious hardliners indicate that Bangladesh may be hurtling toward a theocratic state unless decisive checks and balances are restored.

HM Amit Shah unveils bold extradition strategy against fugitives at CBI summit

IANS | October 16, 2025 7:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, delivered a powerful address at the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conference on “Extradition of Fugitives: Challenges and Strategies” in New Delhi on Thursday, underscoring India’s resolute commitment to bringing fugitive criminals to justice.